TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed two bills and allowed a handful of others to become law without her signature on Monday. Kelly announced in a press release that she has vetoed Senate Bill 5 and Senate Bill 14 on March 31. She also allowed three bills, House Bill 2106, House Bi ll 2027 and Senate Bill 105, to become new laws without her signature. Kelly issued statements on her reasoning behind each decision. Republican opposition also issued statements on the two veto decisions. More information on each bill, what the purpose of each is and Kelly's statements can be found below: Forbes Field becomes finalist to house new military aircraft Senate Bill 5 Prohibits the use of funds provided by the U.S. government for the conduct of elections and election-related activities unless approved by the Kansas Legislature. “Restricting federal funds for elections and election-related activities without legislative approval is not just unnecessary micromanagement; it undermines our ability to conduct secure and efficient elections.   Some legislators have voiced concerns about voter fraud and foreign interference, but state and local election officials would be much more capable of addressing these threats if they received necessary funding from Congress. It doesn’t make sense to turn down these resources that make our local elections in Kansas safe, secure, and accurate.  Given that the Legislature only convenes for three months each year, how can we expect them to approve funding when they are not available year-round? Instead of obstructing our electoral process, lawmakers should concentrate on the real issues impacting Kansans, rather than complicating the management of election funds." Gov. Laura Kelly statement on Senate Bill 5 "Federal taxpayer money flowing into our elections threatens the integrity and opens the door to nefarious actors who might want to tip the scale in favor of partisan politics. SB 5 simply ensures that election officials cannot accept outside funds unless it's allowed by law. It's disappointing the governor chose to side with those who want to undermine our elections or give the appearance of mischief. We side with common sense and election security, and that's why we're committed to overriding her veto." Joint statement from Senate President Ty Masterson and House Speaker Dan Hawkins. Senate Bill 14 Provides for continuous state budgets until amended, lapsed or eliminated by the Kansas Legislature, temporary reallocations and establishes conditions and limitations. “Kansas entered statehood on January 29, 1861. Since that time, every single Legislature has managed to pass a budget that became law. In fact, technically speaking, it’s the Legislature’s only constitutionally required job.     If this Legislature cannot do what every previous legislature has been able to do since our founding—through periods of war, famine, pandemic, recession, the Dust Bowl, and even the Great Depression—then they will have to do it over my veto because I will not sanction it, nor will the people of Kansas.    This bill is the latest attempt at legislative overreach into the executive branch and is really nothing more than an invitation to government dysfunction—just like we see in Washington, D.C. Is that what we want for Kansas?    I am confident that this Legislature will be able to continue the tradition of completing their constitutionally mandated duties, within the constitutionally mandated timeframe just as every one of their predecessors has been able to do." Gov. Laura Kelly statement on Senate Bill 14 "Kansans are tired of watching the government shutdown drama at the federal level, where politicians use people's livelihoods as leverage to get their way. SB 14 prevents this by simply providing continuing appropriations in the rare event a budget is not yet agreed to at the end of the fiscal year. Sadly, the governor decided that she prefers the ways of Washington over ensuring state government, including our schools, is always open and operating. We stand ready to override her veto when we return." Joint statement from Senate President Ty Masterson and House Speaker Dan Hawkins. Kansas measles outbreak likely to grow: KDHE House Bill 2106 Bans contributions from foreign nationals for the support or defeat of a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution. “I support stopping foreign influence in our elections so that Kansans can decide what’s best for Kansas. Federal law already prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to federal, state, or local elections. If the Legislature had crafted something similar for Kansas, I would have signed it. But this bill goes too far. I cannot sign a bill that takes away the ability of Kansans and Kansas businesses to support elections if they accept money from overseas for any purpose, not just those related to elections. Forcing Kansans to choose between accepting financial support for any reason or surrendering their voice in the political process is wrong. This bill potentially exposes our state to litigation for its limitations on speech and association, possibly violating First Amendment protections in the U.S. Constitution as well as possible equal protection violations of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution on account of disparate treatment of the people and businesses in Kansas based on whether they have international operations or support.”  Gov. Laura Kelly statement on House Bill 2106 House Bill 2027 Reorganizes subsections of the public assistance statute. “The Legislature passed the so-called HOPE Act in 2015, severely restricting Kansans’ ability to access social service programs like SNAP food assistance, TANF cash assistance, and childcare assistance.    The HOPE Act was wrong then, and it remains wrong now. Legislators are only trying to put lipstick on a pig, and I refuse to associate myself with the HOPE Act. Now, more than ever, the Legislature should look for ways to support working Kansas families rather than further shredding the safety net that gives Kansans a bridge back to self-sufficiency.”  Gov. Laura Kelly statement on House Bill 2027 Senate Bill 105 Requires the governor to appoint a person to fill vacancies in the offices of U.S. senator, state treasurer and commissioner of insurance from a list of names approved by the Kansas Legislature. “While I understand the Legislature's desire to have a say in the appointment process for filling vacancies for United States senator, state treasurer and insurance commissioner, this bill puts forth a partisan power grab by the Legislature and includes an overly bureaucratic process ripe for undue influence by special interests.  Had the Legislature passed a simpler method for modifying the appointment process for these offices, I would’ve signed it into law. However, given my concerns about the messy process this bill creates, the bill will become law without my signature.” Gov. Laura Kelly on Senate Bill 105 Kansas gov. approves eight new laws Monday For more Capitol Bureau news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf ...read more read less